Ready to Focus on the Environment and Climate Resilience
On June 24, Governor Maura Healey filed An Act to build resilience for Massachusetts communities, or the Mass Ready Act, an environmental bond bill that will invest in the state’s […]
Making government work: Rules to ensure productivity, transparency and accountability
I have long shared a desire with constituents to see a more transparent, accountable, and productive state legislature. For years, we have advocated together to make committee votes public, [...]
Three bills, one hearing — Advocating on public health issues
On June 11, the Joint Committee on Public Health heard testimony on three bills that I filed with fierce colleagues in the House: An Act to reduce incidence and death […]
One day, three hearings
On June 3, my team and I faced a potentially impossible task: I was Chairing a hearing of the Joint Committee on Higher Education, at the exact same time two […]
Senate Budget Debate: What happened last week and what’s next?
On Thursday, May 22, after months of work and four days of debate, my colleagues and I passed the Senate’s fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget. You can watch my opening […]
Recognizing ongoing work on behalf of the Commonwealth’s children
On May 21, I received the 2025 Senate Champion for Children Award from the Children’s League of Massachusetts. It was a heartfelt honor and meant a great deal to me. […]
Massachusetts must do better: Launching the Indigenous Legislative Agenda
On May 12, my team and I helped launch the Indigenous Legislative Agenda. Speakers at the launch included Indigenous leaders from across the Commonwealth representing Massachusetts Tribal [...]
Celebrating with the Disability Law Center
On May 15, I received the Senate Legislator of the Year Award from the Disability Law Center. It was a tremendous honor and meant a great deal to me personally—and […]
Investing in western and north central Massachusetts infrastructure
On May 8, I joined my colleagues in the Senate as we debated a proposal to spend $1.33 billion in surplus funds generated by the Fair Share Amendment. Amid waves […]
Thoughts for the rising generation of public policy leaders
On Friday, April 25, I had the distinct pleasure and privilege of giving a keynote speech at “Policy in Action: I Am a Policy Maker, Now What?” an event hosted […]
